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UC+ Softphone

Troubleshooting

UC+ relies entirely on the internet connection of the mobile device.The most common reported issue is bad audio quality (choppy audio) and dropped calls,if it happens please make sure that the…

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10DLC - TCR Messaging Compliance

10DLC - Campaign Rejection Reasons and Recommended Resolves

Overview This article lists all the rejection reasons and recommended actions to resolve from all 3 DCA’s involved in our current vetting process with Bandwidth.First, Bandwidth will vet campaigns…

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Time Frames

Creating Time Frames

Time Frames determine specific hours of certain days or a span of days when features like Time of Day Phone Number Routes and User Answering Rules will be active.A PBX system may have multiple…

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Auto Attendants

Change Greeting on an Auto Attendant

There are 3 ways to update the greeting on an Auto Attendant. Upload via the portal. From an Extension using the portal call back. From any Extension using a star code. How to upload a greeting…

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MoH - Music on Hold

Using Audacity to Edit MoH Files

When uploading Music on Hold via the portal it will automatically convert files to the proper format. However if you need to change the system default MoH, conference bridge MoH, or adjust music…

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Phone Numbers

Calls Tagged as SPAM or Incorrect Caller ID

┊ Outbound Calls Tagged as "SPAM" ┊ In an effort to protect end users against unwanted calls, carriers and consumer application providers have been increasingly blocking or labeling calls that…

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Unofficial Guides

How to setup a Guest Wifi network on a Mikrotik

Briva Voice help for How to setup a Guest Wifi network on a Mikrotik.

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Mikrotik Router Assistance

Mikrotik - Enabling Option 66

Option 66 is a feature available in most commercial grade routers which enables offering a 'provisioning server address' to any device on the same LAN and obtaining an IP via DHCP. This method of…

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Video Conferencing

Using "Always There" Meeting Rooms

This article provides instructions on how to create and use "always there" meeting rooms.Note: First time users must ALLOW the browsers Camera and Microphone permission request or your audio and…

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Phones & Devices

Ghost Calls

Ghost Calls are calls that are appearing to come from unknown extensions (example: 101, 102, 1001, 1002, etc) and when answered, there is no one on the other side. Sometimes these calls can occur…

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Users & Extensions

PBX User Sites

The portal will now allow customization of a Site for each user and queue. Also allowing filtering and reporting on sites as well as previously supported departments.

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IP Fax

Netgen HX422 Fax ATA Configuration Guide

This article will show you how to configure the Netgen Fax ATA for use on the Briva Voice T38 IP Fax platform. Netgen HX422 Configuration Guide1. Power on the device and connect the PC port to…

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Web & Mobile Apps

Bria Configuration Guide

How to configure a Conterpath Bria softphone for a Hosted PBX User.

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Call Center

Using Call Center Reporting

Queue Stats: allows supervisors to view specific attributes on a queue-by-queue basis based on user-configurable attributes.

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Shared Line Appearance

Shared Line Appearance

Shared Line Appearance is when one button on multiple phones can be set up to share the same line. The line should have an LED associated with the button to indicate the status of the…

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Call Queues

Add a Remote Agent to a Call Queue

After you have created a call queue you can then add Agents to it. Adding a Remote Agent to a Call Queue

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Call Parking

Call Parking in SNAPmobile Web

This topic explains how to use the new call park functionality in SNAPmobile web.

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Call Recordings

Call Transcription and Sentiment Analysis

In addition to call recording, our platform also supports the transcription of calls. This tool will automatically parse call recordings by user, transcribe them, and then separate the text by…

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Phone Number Routing

How to enable Day Mode routing

Advanced Day Mode is designed for Customer's that are either Multi-Entity or Multi-Location under a single PBX Domain. This allows either Entity or Location to control their own Call Routing as…

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Audio Conferencing

Dialing into a Conference Room

Methods Hosted PBX Extension: Dial *2663 (*conf) from any phone ATA/Gateway on a SIP Trunk: Dial *2663. Some gateways may require that a dial pattern for *2663 be added. IP PBX on a SIP Trunk…

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PBXs and ATAs

3CX Configuration Guide

Ask Briva Voice support for the SIP trunk configuration appropriate to your account and 3CX version. You will need the assigned trunk number, authentication details, registrar, and routing…

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Users & Extensions

Hot Desking (aka Hoteling)

Hot Desking (aka Hoteling) is a feature that allows multiple phone users to share a single device.This practice is common in offices where employees have a floating workspace or employees on…

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CRM Integration - LoupDB / UCConnect

CRM Integrations with UCconnect/LoupDB

UCconnect is a simple to use Google Chrome extension that allows a user to integrate their PBX to their CRM so that they can:

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SIP Articles

SIP Trunk Settings

Briva Voice support manages service activation and trunk configuration. The technical settings below are for authorized administrators; ask support to confirm the settings available for your account.

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UC+ Softphone

Accessing the PBX Dashboard from UC+

The PBX dashboard can be accessed by selecting the “Portal” option in the main menu.No login is required; the app will auto login with the same credentials used with the UC+ app,the granted access…

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Phone Number Routing

Route Phone Numbers Based on Time of Day

This article will help you create a Time of Day based inbound route.For example: A call flow where calls during business hours route to the main Auto Attendant and during off hours (any other…

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CRM Integration - NAVA Go Integrator

NAVA Call Control by Device Type

The following table explains the expected NAVA Go Integrator call control functionality by device type.

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Generic Router Help

Logging into a Comcast Modem (Default Log Ins)

Open an internet browser and enter the IP of the Comcast modem. Try one of the following addresses to access the modem. Please note you may need to connected to the modem directly when trying to…

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Mikrotik Router Assistance

Mikrotik - Network Layout using Mikrotik & Firewall

This is accomplished by setting static IPs on the IP phones (192.168.88.X) and use the Mikrotik as their gateway (192.168.88.1). Computers and other network devices will receive an IP from the…

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Video Conferencing

Active Meeting Controls

This article provides instructions on how to manage a live SNAP.HD meeting.Note: First time users must ALLOW the browsers Camera and Microphone permission request or your audio and video will not…

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Auto Attendants

Speech Recognition

Speech Recognition allows for mid-call speech detection. When callers reach an Auto Attendant or Company Directory they can speak, rather than selecting digits from the dial pad. Based on the…

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Users & Extensions

Text to Speech Greetings (TTS)

Briva Voice includes a built-in Text to Speech (TTS) feature with our Hosted PBX solution.

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Phones & Devices

Avaya J Series Overrides

How to configure Auto Provisioning Overrides for Avaya J Series devices.

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10DLC - TCR Messaging Compliance

10DLC - Campaign Vetting Tips & Tricks

A frequent reason for campaign rejection is an insufficient Call to Action (CTA). This section should clearly describe how an end user signs up to receive messages. Opt-ins must be explicit…

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Unofficial Guides

Mikrotik - DNS DoS Attack Prevention

If you are experiencing high ping times and/or slower than normal internet speeds, you might be a victim fo a DNS DoS attack.

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Web & Mobile Apps

Zoiper Configuration Guide

How to configure Zoiper Lite VoIP softphone for a Hosted PBX User.

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Call Center

Call Center Report Emails

How to configure call center report Emails Log into the Briva Voice portal as a scope of Call Center Supervisor and navigate to Call Center screen.Select the Reports sub-menu Email ReportsThere…

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Call Queues

Manage Queues by User

In the past, only devices could be added to queues, which can lead to cluttering up the UI with multiples of the same user. If a user is logged into three devices, these will all appear in the…

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Call Parking

Call Parking Ringback

OverviewBy default, parking lots created in the 710 - 719 range will have ringback enabled.This means that calls parked in this range will "ring back" to the original extension that parked the…

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PBXs and ATAs

Yeastar MyPBX Configuration Guide

To access the Yeastar MyPBX's web GUI, please change network settings to be on the 192.168.5.X subnet.

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Audio Conferencing

Add New Audio Conference Group or Room

Conference rooms let several people join the same phone conference. A conference group organizes related rooms, such as rooms for a department.

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IP Fax

T38 Fax Trunk Settings

Briva Voice support manages service activation and trunk configuration. The technical settings below are for authorized administrators; ask support to confirm the settings available for your account.

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MoH - Music on Hold

Music on Hold Management ( MoH )

The Music on Hold ( MoH ) feature allows you to upload and play custom sound files to callers when placed on hold, waiting in a queue or placed in a parking lot.Tips. Admins and office managers…

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UC+ Softphone

Deleting Speed Dials with BLF (Busy Lamp Field)

To delete Speed Dials/BLFs, from the main menu select the “Quick Dial” option Tap the “EDIT” button, immediately the existing speed dials will show a “x” on the top left area Tap on the “x” icon…

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Phone Numbers

E911 Location Services

Emergency calling depends on the emergency caller ID and registered physical location configured for your service. Contact Briva Voice support to confirm or update this information whenever a…

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Call Recordings

AWS S3 Setup For Call Recordings Remote Storage

**NOTE: This is a general guide to setup an S3 bucket for use with Remote Storage, please always consult with your security team and/or security policies before starting.**Migration NOTE: A new…

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Phone Number Routing

Route Phone Numbers with a Basic or Static Route

This article will help you create a basic or static inbound route.For example: Routing a phone number to a Receptionist User who will answer all calls and maybe forward the line at the end of the…

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CRM Integration - NAVA Go Integrator

NAVA Go Integrator Compatible Apps / CRMs Catalog

NAVA Go Integrator Compatible CRM and Business ApplicationsMandago has 300+ integrations with CRM and other Business applications. Among the more popular CRM integrations are Salesforce, Zoho…

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Video Conferencing

Start a New Meeting

This article provides instructions on how to start a new meeting for instant use.Note: First time users must ALLOW the browsers Camera and Microphone permission request or your audio and video…

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Mikrotik Router Assistance

Mikrotik Site to Site Ipsec VPN

Two remote office routers are connected to internet and office workstations behind routers are NATed. Each office has its own local subnet, 10.1.202.0/24 for Office1 and 10.1.101.0/24 for Office2.…

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Generic Router Help

How to Disable SIP ALG on Fortinet / FortiGate

In this article, we will show you how to disable SIP ALG on FortiGate. On devices running FortiOs, you will need to disable this in multiple places as shown below.

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VoIP Troubleshooting Tools

Internet Speed Test

For the most useful result, connect a computer by Ethernet to the network used by your phones. Run your internet provider's speed test several times and record download speed, upload speed, and…

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Auto Attendants

Auto Attendant Features

Auto Attendant Options:User: This option allows for calls to be directed towards a User.Call Queue: This option allows for calls to be directed towards a Hunt Group/Call Queue.Directory: This…

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Phones & Devices

3CX Softphone Configuration for Hosted PBX

Click on the new registration record to view the manual settings.

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Call Center

Call Center Home Page

The Call Center Home Page is the best place to view statistics related to the call queues that a supervisor manages. It is the first screen when logged in under Call Center Supervisor scope.

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Unofficial Guides

How to make a Mikrotik act as a wireless station

Equipment: Any available wifi network and in our case a Mikrotik 751-2HnD

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Web & Mobile Apps

Contact Center for SNAPMobile Web

The SNAPsolution has had extensive call center capabilities available through the portal for users who manage or participate in call queues. These statistics and features are now available in…

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Call Center

Cradle to Grave Overview

The Cradle to Grave feature is an extension of the existing Call Trace functionality that allows more users to troubleshoot issues by presenting high level info in plain English.

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SIP Articles

SIP Trunk Failover

Briva Voice support manages service activation and trunk configuration. The technical settings below are for authorized administrators; ask support to confirm the settings available for your account.

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Call Parking

Park Breakout to Voicemail

Just like a queue breakout, where a caller waiting in a queue can hit a key to exit and leave a voicemail vs continuing to hold, park breakout offers callers waiting on park the same…

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Call Queues

Manage MoH Files for a Call Queue

Call Queues inherit the MoH files uploaded to the the PBX at the system level.However, it's possible to upload MoH files that are dedicated to each queue.This allows you to have custom messages…

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UC+ Softphone

Creating Speed Dials with BLF (Busy Lamp Field)

The UC+ softphone supports the creation of speed dials which at the same time can be used as BLFs to check the status of the user.This is how BLF statuses are displayed on the app:IDLE RINGING ON…

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Call Recordings

Wasabi Setup For Call Recordings Remote Storage

Create a Wasabi Bucket for Call Recordings Remote Storage

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Phone Numbers

CNAM Storage - Outbound Caller ID Name

CNAM registration associates your business name with a phone number for supported caller-name lookups. The receiving telephone provider decides whether and how to display that name.

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Auto Attendants

Add / Edit an Auto Attendant

Auto Attendants are a great way to answer inbound calls with a professional greeting. They present callers with pre-configured routing options and alleviate the need to a full time…

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IP Fax

T.38 Fax Overview

Fax machines on the PSTN communicate using the T30 protocol. T38 encapsulates the T30 transmission in real-time and uses data redundancy methods to ensure the complete delivery of a fax. By…

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Users & Extensions

Add a Phone or Device to a PBX User

The Briva Voice Hosted PBX platform supports auto provisioning of most popular phone models.In addition, our platform supports multiple devices per User with the same extension number. This allows…

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Video Conferencing

Schedule a Meeting

This article provides instructions on how to schedule a meeting for future use.Note: First time users must ALLOW the browsers Camera and Microphone permission request or your audio and video will…

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SMS - Text Messaging

How To Set Up SMS for Call Queues

This allows queues to accept SMS messages where call center agents will handle the text conversation.

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Users & Extensions

Extension Numbering Ranges (Recommended)

Having a consistent numbering scheme for the extensions created within a customer PBX allows for easier turn-up and easier reference points when troubleshooting

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Generic Router Help

Router Compatibility and VoIP Installation Best Practices

Your router needs enough capacity for concurrent calls, phone registrations, presence, BLF, and any quality-of-service rules. Device model, firmware, internet quality, and network design all…

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PBXs and ATAs

Cisco SPA112 Basic Configuration Guide

Once logged into the SPA-112 do the following to configure the phone.

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Phones & Devices

Fanvil Overrides

How to configure Auto Provisioning Overrides for Fanvil devices.

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Call Center

Utilizing Listen, Whisper, and Barge-in

This article demonstrates how to allow users to utilize their desk phone to dial-in to an agent's call and switch among Barge-In, Listen, and Whisper modes.**This feature is only available upon…

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Unofficial Guides

Mikrotik - NAT Rule (Port Forwarding)

In the event port forwarding is needed, a NAT Rule will need to be created in the Mikrotik.

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SIP Articles

Extension dialing between a Hosted PBX and an External PBX

The article below describes the concept on how Briva Voice administrators can setup extension dialing between a Briva Voice Hosted PBX and an external PBX (like a 3CX, Avaya, Asterisk, etc.)…

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Web & Mobile Apps

Call Center Webphone

The Briva Voice VoIP and UCaaS platform has several Call Center capabilities designed for both Supervisor and Agent Users.Some of these capabilities are now available directly from the SNAP.GO…

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Call Queues

Add an Agent to a Call Queue

After you have created a call queue you can then add Agents to it.However, when adding an Agent you will have to select a specific device that belongs to that Agent. This concept allows an agent…

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UC+ Softphone

Contacts Management

UC+ has two contacts lists.The “Business Group” which includes the domain’s PBX users and the “Address Book” which are the contacts obtained from the mobile device. New contacts can be added only…

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10DLC - TCR Messaging Compliance

10DLC - Privacy Policy's that help Approvals

Importance of a Clear and Compliant 10DLC Privacy PolicyHaving a clear and compliant privacy policy is essential for 10DLC (10-Digit Long Code) campaign approvals. As part of the approval process…

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Video Conferencing

Introduction to SNAP.HD Video Conferencing by Briva Voice

SNAP.HD provides video meetings integrated with supported Briva Voice phone-system accounts. Availability depends on the features enabled for your organization.

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Web & Mobile Apps

Web - Using the Attendant Console

The Attendant Console supports the use of Dynamic call parking (park goes to first available call park) or static call parking (activated by transferring the call to a specific call park). The…

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Mikrotik Router Assistance

How to Disable SIP ALG on a Mikrotik

Many of today's commercial routers implement SIP ALG (Application-level gateway), coming with this feature enabled by default. While ALG could help in solving NAT related problems, the fact is…

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SMS - Text Messaging

Send and Receive SMS in the Mobile & Web Apps

SMS must be enabled for your Briva Voice number and assigned to your user or queue before you can send or receive messages. Contact Briva Voice support if messaging is missing from your account.

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VoIP Troubleshooting Tools

How to Disable SIP ALG by Router Model

OverviewListed below are the common methods for disabling SIP ALG for common devices used.If your device is not listed we recommend you contact the manufacturer or consult the manual to see if…

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PBXs and ATAs

Netgen HX40xE Fax ATA Configuration Guide

This article will show you how to configure the Netgen Fax ATA for use on the Briva Voice T38 IP Fax platform.Netgen HX40xE Configuration Guide 1. Power on the device and connect the PC port to…

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Call Center

Using SNAPanalytics

To access SNAPanalytics, log into the Portal with a User Scope that has already been given access to Call Center features and navigate to the Call Center Home. Then click on the SNAPanalytics…

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Call Center

Call Trace Improvements

The Call Trace feature has been updated and provides traces that are far more interactive, and easy to use, and at the same time offer greater insight into call flows.

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General Information

Ensure that Messages are Delivered to Email

If a Briva Voice message has not arrived, check your spam, junk, quarantine, and deleted folders. Confirm that the email address on your account is correct.

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Phones & Devices

Grandstream - Multicast Paging (Group Paging)

The multicast paging feature allows the IP phones to send/receive Real-time Transport

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Call Parking

Adjust Ringback Timer for Parking Lots

Parking lots in the 701-709 (Dynamic) and 710-719 (Static) ranges have the Ringback feature enabled. The Ringback feature will monitor how long a call has been held in a parking lot for and return…

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Unofficial Guides

Mikrotik - Change LAN Subnet

By default Mikrotik use the following LAN subnet, 192.168.88.0/24 with the gateway IP being 192.168.88.1.

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Call Queues

Add / Edit Call Queues

Call Queues are a great way to manage high traffic inbound call flows. When a caller reaches a queue, usually from an Auto Attendant or direct Phone Number route, the caller is placed in a virtual…

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Phone Numbers

Enhanced Caller ID - Inbound Caller ID with Name

Incoming calls usually provide a caller ID number. When caller-name lookup is available and enabled, the Briva Voice platform can look up the name associated with that number and deliver it with…

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UC+ Softphone

UC+ Settings

To access the UC+ settings select the “Keypad” option from the main menu.Then tap the gear icon on the top right section. The “Settings” screen will show the following options: Account Setup…

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10DLC - TCR Messaging Compliance

10DLC - Campaign Use Case Guide

Related Guides: 10DLC - Campaign Requirements Guide, Campaign Checklist, Materials for 10DLC Education and TrainingOverviewThis guide is to help give clear difiniotion on the various Standard…

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Phone Numbers

Phone Number Features

Contact Briva Voice support with the affected number and the feature you want to add or update. Our team will confirm availability and arrange the configuration for your account.

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Call Recordings

Call Recordings Remote Storage

1. Navigate to the Call History tab and click on the Recording Storage Settings button. 2. Click on the Add Remote Storage button. 3. The Add Remote Recording Storage modal will pop up, enter a…

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Web & Mobile Apps

Mobile App - Android

SNAPmobile Android is a softphone with Portal capabilities including visual voicemail, call history, contacts, greetings, and answering rules. The key features are:

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PBXs and ATAs

Adtran 904 PRI Config

Before using this template you must find and replace the following values:

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